“Does anyone know a way to get to the airport?” Evenepoel stranded on Tenerife, Catalunya participation uncertain

After that WorldTour outing, it was time for another block away from racing. Evenepoel had been due to stay out of competition for more than a month, and recently travelled to Tenerife for an altitude camp. Around Mount Teide, the reigning world time trial champion has been preparing for his next set of race days, due to begin with the Volta a Catalunya, which starts on 23 March. That race forms an important step in his build-up to the Ardennes Classics, where the Belgian is expected to ride all three major events.

Incidentally, Evenepoel isn’t the only one stuck on Tenerife. Visma | Lease a Bike climber Jørgen Nordhagen is also on the island and would normally be starting on Monday as well.